Biological sample identification system

a biological sample and identification system technology, applied in the field of labeled articles, can solve the problems of reducing the processing efficiency of samples

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-03-03
STRECK INC
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[0012]The present invention provides a number of benefits, including allowing for a specimen container to be properly labeled and handled so that: the label does not separate from the specimen; the label and handling device does not cover the outer surface of the container so

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The labeling of biological specimens presents a number of challenges for diagnostic laboratories.
Further, the patient identification information must follow every specimen that is transferred from an original specimen container, leaving additional room for error in transferring the identification information accurately.
Further, many labeling techniques can make processing of the samples difficult, espec

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[0018]The present invention provides a unique approach for the identification and handling of packaged materials and particularly biological materials that are obtained from a patient or other individual and placed within a specimen container. The handling device of the present invention uses minimal material and is easily applied to a specimen container while still providing identification information that is securely attached and yet avoids any obfuscation of the biological materials within the labeled container. A number of biological specimen testing and analyzation processes require visual readings of the contents of a specimen container. As a non-limiting example, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) analysis requires measurement of the sedimentation rate of aggregated erythrocytes in plasma. The rate of sedimentation is an indirect means of analyzing Rouleaux formation and aggregation of erythrocytes (red blood cells). The rate of sedimentation is either measured manually or ...

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The present invention contemplates a handling device for a biological specimen. The handling device includes a substrate with at least one crease that divides the substrate into a handle portion and a receiving portion that includes an aperture having a perimeter that is configured so that it receives a container having a cover that includes a biological specimen for testing, while resisting pull-through of the container relative to the substrate.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to the handling of labeled articles and more particularly to the handling of labeled biological specimens.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The labeling of biological specimens presents a number of challenges for diagnostic laboratories. It is imperative that appropriate patient identification data is maintained with a biological specimen to avoid the undesirable consequence of providing an inaccurate diagnosis to a patient. Further, the patient identification information must follow every specimen that is transferred from an original specimen container, leaving additional room for error in transferring the identification information accurately. Further, many labeling techniques can make processing of the samples difficult, especially when processing requires visual detection of a biological sample within a container or requires that the sample be placed in a testing device having no additional space for container attachments. Labels...

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IPC IPC(8): C12Q1/02B01L9/00
CPCB01L3/5021B01L3/50825B01L2300/021B01L9/06B01L3/5453
Inventor REISS, REBECCA ANNEKREIFELS, MATTHEW ROBERTOLIVER, DAVID LEE
Owner STRECK INC
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